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Disaster Emergency Kit
Surviving a small or large scale disaster depends on how prepared you are. You
and your family’s safety is largely dependent on how you prepare for
emergency situations. An easy and organized way to be prepared for disaster
events is to build an emergency kit. Building your own kit gives you a certain
intimacy with the contents of it and how to properly use them. Putting together
your own kit means you can custom tailor it to what’s important to you, your
family, and your community.
Remember to put a date on your kit so you know when you assembled it and
can check expiration dates for certain items. A good emergency kit can easily
last five years or more, but some items may need to be periodically replaced.
For example, blood glucose test strips, for individuals with diabetes, are only
viable for 16 months. So any that are being stored in an emergency kit would
need to be frequently replaced.
Essentials Personal Useful
Disaster Emergency Kit
Surviving a small or large scale disaster depends on how prepared you are. You
and your family’s safety is largely dependent on how you prepare for
emergency situations. An easy and organized way to be prepared for disaster
events is to build an emergency kit. Building your own kit gives you a certain
intimacy with the contents of it and how to properly use them. Putting together
your own kit means you can custom tailor it to what’s important to you, your
family, and your community.
Remember to put a date on your kit so you know when you assembled it and
can check expiration dates for certain items. A good emergency kit can easily
last five years or more, but some items may need to be periodically replaced.
For example, blood glucose test strips, for individuals with diabetes, are only
viable for 16 months. So any that are being stored in an emergency kit would
need to be frequently replaced.
Essentials Personal Useful
Organizing your Kit
Soap
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Feminine products
Wash cloths
Comb & brush
Sunscreen
Hand lotion
Floss
Tissue
Lip balm
A kit should be tailored to the needs of your family and any likely events to occur in
your area. Every item should be listed in detail in a printed contents document. On
the back, list important numbers such as your cell/home phone, family, neighbors,
insurance companies, doctors, etc.
Hygiene Supplies General Supplies
Change of clothing
Food & Water
AM/FM/Weather radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries (for
flashlight and radio)
Manual can opener
Duct tape
Mylar blankets
Work gloves
Lighter & matches
Glow sticks (12 hrs.)
Scissors
Trash bags
Notebook & pencil
Whistles & lanyards
Sewing kit
N95 dust masks
Zip ties
Small tarp
Safety goggles
First Aid Supplies
For a full list of supplies, visit our website
www.ChathamEmergency.org
Pet Supplies
Medication
Medical records
Vaccination records
Leash & collar
Toys
Plastic bags
Basic first-aid guide
Essential Medications
Moist towelettes
Non-latex gloves
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Aspirin
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Lopermide (Imodium A-D)
Burn cream
Hydrocortisone cream
Triple antibiotic (Neosporin)
Cough drops
Earplugs
Instant ice pack
Tweezers
Gauze pads & rolls
Digital thermometer
Cotton balls
Bandages
Nail clippers
Organizing your Kit
Soap
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Feminine products
Wash cloths
Comb & brush
Sunscreen
Hand lotion
Floss
Tissue
Lip balm
A kit should be tailored to the needs of your family and any likely events to occur in
your area. Every item should be listed in detail in a printed contents document. On
the back, list important numbers such as your cell/home phone, family, neighbors,
insurance companies, doctors, etc.
Hygiene Supplies General Supplies
Change of clothing
Food & Water
AM/FM/Weather radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries (for
flashlight and radio)
Manual can opener
Duct tape
Mylar blankets
Work gloves
Lighter & matches
Glow sticks (12 hrs.)
Scissors
Trash bags
Notebook & pencil
Whistles & lanyards
Sewing kit
N95 dust masks
Zip ties
Small tarp
Safety goggles
First Aid Supplies
For a full list of supplies, visit our website
www.ChathamEmergency.org
Pet Supplies
Medication
Medical records
Vaccination records
Leash & collar
Toys
Plastic bags
Basic first-aid guide
Essential Medications
Moist towelettes
Non-latex gloves
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Aspirin
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Lopermide (Imodium A-D)
Burn cream
Hydrocortisone cream
Triple antibiotic (Neosporin)
Cough drops
Earplugs
Instant ice pack
Tweezers
Gauze pads & rolls
Digital thermometer
Cotton balls
Bandages
Nail clippers